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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.88, 14,725.86 and 5,955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.88, 14,725.86 and 5,955.42 is: 8,218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.88 : 14,725.86 = 5,955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.88/14,725.86 = 5,955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.88x = 14,725.86 × 5,955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.88x = 87,698,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,698,681.16/10,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.51

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